Are You Ready to Make a Real Difference?
We are thrilled to announce two openings for passionate and dedicated Social Workers in our Learning Disabilities and Neurodiversity team. If you are a qualified Social Worker, looking for a fulfilling role where you can positively impact lives every day, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
About the Role:
As a Social Worker in our dynamic team, you will work in partnership with individuals, families, and carers to promote independence, wellbeing, and inclusion for people with learning disabilities and neurodiversity. You’ll be at the heart of person-centred planning, empowering people to live their best lives.
What We’re Looking For:
We welcome applications from qualified Social Workers who have:
* Completed or be ready to complete their ASYE programme
* A strong understanding of the legal frameworks underpinning adult social care.
* Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and/or neurodivergent conditions.
* A commitment to inclusive, strengths-based practice and safeguarding.
* The ability to work collaboratively across services and with families and carers.
Our Vision
We share the #SocialCareFuture vision: “To live in a place we call home, with the people and things we love, in communities where we look out for each other, doing the things that matter to us This role is your chance to make a meaningful impact and help shape a service that truly reflects this ethos.
What we can offer you:
Salary: The salary band for this role is £41,771 to £46,141. The starting salary is £41,771 with annual progression through the salary bands.
Here at Southampton City Council we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.
* Flexible and agile working arrangements with a mixture of office and home, outside of your face‑to‑face visits with the individuals we support.
* Excellent local government pension with 16.8% employer contribution
* Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)
* Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and service
* Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
* Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
* Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
* Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
* Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
* Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
* Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
* Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer
For further information on our benefits package please visit:
Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)
Contact details for informal discussion:
For further information and details regarding the above role, please contact Patsi Whaley - Team Manager - Patsi.Whaley@southampton.gov.uk
Recruitment contact details:
Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk
Tel: 023 8083 4033
For more information about SCC please visit Southampton City Council
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